UAE offers condolences to Zvi Kogan's family, thanks Turkey for help in arresting 3 suspects

The UAE expressed its condolences to the family of Zvi Kogan, who was murdered while living in the Emirates. The authorities also thanked Turkey for assisting with the arrest of the suspects accused of killing the Israeli-Moldovan rabbi.

The three Uzbek suspects were arrested in Istanbul during a secret operation by Turkish intelligence and police over the weekend, according to Reuters. They were subsequently extradited at the request of the UAE government.

Uzbekistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs said his government has been "closely cooperating with the UAE and Israeli authorities in the investigation". On Monday, UAE authorities released the names and shared images of the three perpetrators.

UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs praises the relevant Emirati authorities overseeing the case and managing it in a way that does not affect the course of the ongoing investigations.

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The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE's unwavering commitment to upholding the principles of tolerance and peaceful coexistence among diverse religions and cultures, and to safeguarding the security of the UAE’s society and ensuring the highest standards of safety for all.

Kogan, who was living in Abu Dhabi with his wife, was laid to rest in Kfar Habad, Israel on Monday. The Moldovan resident Zvi Kogan holds dual Israeli citizenship in addition to the official nationality registered in the formal residency documents in the UAE.

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